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Fragrance style & accord

Aromatic Family

The Aromatic family is composed mainly of Mediterranean herbs such as lavender, sage, rosemary, thyme, mint, and coniferous notes. It brings a rustic, green, energetic freshness deeply linked to nature.

Olfactory family: Aromatic

Character & evolution

How does this family behave?

It has a fresh and immediate presence, with a clean and invigorating projection that usually lasts moderately on the skin, ideal for giving energy at the start of the day.

Usage advice

Best occasion & season

Excellent for daily wear, outdoor activities, warm spring and summer weather, and casual situations.

Best season: Spring and Summer

Guru Selection

Featured perfumes from the Aromatic family

These fragrances from our catalogue exemplarily represent the spirit, evolution, and structure of the Aromatic family.

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme
Woody, spicy, aromatic

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme

Spicy sweet green cardamom, aromatic lavender, and cedarwood over a velvety base of vetiver and caraway.

Best for
Romantic dates, intimate dinners, and cool to mild evenings
Role
The dedicated date-night specialist: essential for intimate settings where charm and subtlety trump raw projection.
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Versace Eros Eau de Parfum
Aromatic, vanilla, amber

Versace Eros Eau de Parfum

Crisp mint, candied apple, and lemon zest over an alluring base of Madagascar vanilla, ambroxan, and cedarwood.

Best for
Parties, clubbing, night outs, and cool weather
Role
The dedicated party and clubbing powerhouse: engineered to cut through crowds and deliver high-energy presence.
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Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum
Citrus, aromatic, amber

Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum

Spicy Calabrian bergamot and Sichuan pepper over a warm, sensual base of ambroxan and smoky Papua New Guinean vanilla.

Best for
All-year signature, office, night outings, and foolproof projection
Role
The ultimate reliable crowd-pleaser: delivers instantaneous impact, compliments, and presence anywhere.
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Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême
Aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême

Juicy mandarin, cool mint and cypress resting on a comforting, creamy base of tonka bean, sandalwood, and white musk.

Best for
All-round signature scent, office, dating, and four seasons
Role
The ultimate one-bottle collection: answers every call from boardroom to date night in any season.
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Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum
Aromatic, fougère, woody

Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum

Crisp apple, fresh ginger and sage over a punchy amberwood base: modern freshness with outstanding performance.

Best for
All year round, office, daily wear and casual outings
Role
The ultimate versatile daily workhorse: covers the reliable signature slot that never fails in any weather or setting.
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Xerjoff Torino22
Aromatic, spicy, woody

Xerjoff Torino22

Invigorating eucalyptus, clean saffron and mate tea over dry woods: a sleek, modern all-rounder.

Best for
All year round, modern office, transitional seasons and dates
Role
The versatile luxury signature: fresh enough for daytime use yet substantial enough for autumn and evening wear.
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Xerjoff Torino21
Citrus, aromatic, green

Xerjoff Torino21

An invigorating blast of fresh mint, aromatic basil, and Italian lemon over a crisp, luminous base.

Best for
Hot spring and summer days, smart sports and office wear
Role
The definitive high-end aromatic citrus in a wardrobe: revitalizing, crisp, and effortlessly sophisticated for high heat.
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Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt
Marine, aromatic, woody

Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Sea salt, sage and ambrette in a dry, transparent and very relaxed freshness.

Best for
Mild summer, daily wear and layering
Role
It is the discreet fresh scent for quiet days, holidays and combinations with more floral or citrus fragrances.
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Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profondo
Aquatic, aromatic, mineral

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profondo

Marine notes, bergamot, rosemary and mineral musk in a clean, modern blue fresh scent.

Best for
Summer, daily wear and holidays
Role
It works as a main summer fresh scent: relaxed office, holidays, daily wear and daytime plans.
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Dior Sauvage Elixir
Spicy, aromatic, woody

Dior Sauvage Elixir

Cinnamon, nutmeg, lavender and licorice over dark woods with extreme power.

Best for
Cold nights and careful application
Role
It is the maximum-presence fragrance for cold weather, outdoors and nights when you want to be noticed.
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Chanel Platinum Egoiste
Fougere, aromatic, metallic

Chanel Platinum Egoiste

Lavender, geranium, moss and woods in a clean, metallic and very nineties fougere.

Best for
Classic office, spring and clean daily wear
Role
It fills the professional fougere role: neat, serious and easy to wear in daytime contexts.
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Giorgio Armani Code Parfum
Aromatic, iris, amber

Giorgio Armani Code Parfum

Bergamot, iris, sage and tonka in a cleaner, more mature modern Armani Code.

Best for
Office, relaxed evenings and elegant daily wear
Role
It works as an elegant daily signature for work, quiet dates and plans that need balance.
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Amouage Reflection Man
White floral, aromatic, woody

Amouage Reflection Man

Neroli, jasmine, rosemary and sandalwood in a luminous, clean and highly polished masculine floral.

Best for
Spring, daytime events and elegant office wear
Role
It adds niche daytime elegance for spring, celebrations, polished office wear and moments when you want freshness with distinction.
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Parfums de Marly Layton
Aromatic, spicy, vanilla

Parfums de Marly Layton

Apple, lavender, spices and woody vanilla in an accessible niche fragrance with strong appeal.

Best for
Autumn, night and social plans
Role
It covers social evenings, cool nights and moments where you want an easy-to-like scent with a more luxurious finish.
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Yves Saint Laurent Libre
Floral, aromatic, amber

Yves Saint Laurent Libre

Lavender, orange blossom and vanilla in a modern floral balanced between clean and sensual.

Best for
Night, creative office and feminine signature wear
Role
It works as a signature scent with character: dressed enough for night and clear enough for controlled daily wear.
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Versace Pour Homme
Citrus, aromatic, musky

Versace Pour Homme

Lemon, neroli, sage and musk in a clean, bright and very direct fresh scent.

Best for
Summer, gym and easy daily wear
Role
It is the summer utility fresh scent: easy to understand, easy to reapply and suitable for casual plans.
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Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Aromatic, woody, citrus

Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit, clean incense and amber woods in a modern blue scent that is elegant and highly versatile.

Best for
Office, relaxed evenings and daily signature wear
Role
It fills the versatile signature slot: office, casual dinners, travel and days when you want to smell dressed without choosing something too specific.
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Xerjoff Naxos
Aromatic, spicy, gourmand

Xerjoff Naxos

Lavender, honey, tobacco and vanilla in a rich but polished composition, partly classic and clearly seductive.

Best for
Cold weather, night and dates
Role
This is the cold-weather scent with trail and character. It covers nights, dates and moments where a warm dressed-up presence makes sense.
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Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte
Citrus, green, aromatic

Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte

A classic burst of green orange, lemon and petitgrain: simple, bitter, elegant and extremely refreshing.

Best for
High heat, daily wear and informal use
Role
In a collection it works as an immediate freshness tool: hot days, easy reapplication, holidays and moments where any dense fragrance feels unnecessary.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia
Citrus, musky, aromatic

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia

Lime, mint and transparent musks in a polished, luminous freshness that is very easy to wear.

Best for
Warm weather, office and clean daily wear
Role
It works as a civilized warm-weather fragrance: office, mornings, travel and situations where you want to smell immaculate without taking too much space.
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